Sommer Stickman's Blog

Art is a form of communication. Artists create masterpieces that share and express information and ideas of the current times. Art communicates with its viewers to share what the artist is expressing. I believe that we need artists to capture the world around us. By doing this they are able to communicate with their viewers … More Why do we need art?

Contemporary African Art consists of many different styles of art. But the art is derived from the African continent. The art may be very different from one another, but they are all based around African culture, tradition, beliefs or nationality. Contemporary African Art consists of sculptures, paintings, wood crafts, clothing, and much more. Here are … More Contemporary African Art

Street paintings, or pavement art, became popular during the 1980’s when graffiti started to become popular. I find street paintings to be very interesting because I like how viewers are able to watch and interact with the artists as they create their masterpieces. It is also amazing to see what someone can do in such … More Pavement Art: Virtual Exhibit

The Great Depression was considered the worst economic disaster in U.S. history, and it was also felt in many parts of the world.  Banks were failing terribly, unemployment levels were rising, farmer’s crops weren’t succeeding, and much more. You would think that during this time the arts would not be succeeding either. However, this is … More The influence of The Great Depression

Impressionism was a movement during that Romantic Era, organized by a small group of independent painters.  These painters consisted of Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Berthe Morisot and several others. The term “impressionist” was originally used as an insult to the artists, but it eventually stuck because it is what they were actually doing. … More Impressionism During the Romantic Era

During the classical era there were two different periods of art, which consisted of Rococo and Neoclassical Art. Rococo Art consisted of pastel colors, curving forms, and unlike Baroque art it had playful and amusing themes. Neoclassical art was a stricter form of art. It became a result from Baroque and Rococo styles, which was … More Morality and the Art of the Classical Era

The Artist The Calling of St. Matthew is a painting by Michelangelo Merisi, who was later named by his birth place Caravaggio, Italy. Caravaggio was orphaned at a young age, and this lead him to begin his studies early. After beginning his studies and producing his first works, Caravaggio went off on his own. While … More The Calling of St. Matthew By Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi

The Peasant Wedding is an art piece by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Pieter Bruegel the Elder was a Flemish painter and print maker during the Renaissance, and he was known for doing many art pieces on the peasant lifestyle. During the Northern Renaissance The Peasant Wedding was an important art piece and also known as … More The Peasant Wedding By Pieter Bruegel the Elder

I really enjoy the environment here in Alaska. I try to spend as much time as I can outside so that I can enjoy the scenery. I recently found this video on YouTube, and it shows how beautiful Alaska can be.